Ong Yeok Ho
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Virtual Environments ENVS 10008 2013 Semester 1 Module 1 – Ideation
Natural Pattern – Overlapping Leaves The overlapping leaves are a pattern which is interesting to explore. The arrangements of the leaves seem random but they are actually arranged in such a way to maximise sunlight exposure. Its randomness is a useful and practical arrangement. It is also interesting that with the amount of leaves on a tree, each leaf can still receive tremendous exposure to sunlight. They are arranged in different heights and hence, overlapping one another. The shadow casted also provides shade under the tree and only allowing beams of light passing through. The rationale behind the arrangement and the way the pattern works shows that nature¥¯s design has got its usage and practicality.
Figure 1 Leaves provide shades during days especially on sunny days.
Figure 3 Leaves are arranged in such a way that it maximises exposure to sunlight.
Figure 2 Leaves also allows only beams of light to pass through.
Analytical Drawings Stage 1
From the analysis of Stage 1, it could be seen that the arrangement of the leaves are not in order . The directions of each of them are different and random.
Analytical Drawings Stage 2
From the analysis of Stage 2, the tension in the pattern lies in the different arrangements of each leaves. There is no specific movement of which point the entire pattern is moving into. The forces behind the pattern is the how each of the leaves are at different directions which is shown by the crosses.
Analytical Drawings Stage 3
In stage 3, it is the translation into a more abstract drawing. The lines, when intersecting represents the overlaps of the leaves. The different directions of the lines also represents the movement of the pattern, where it is messy and random.
Recipe for Overlapping
1. Choose a desired shape. 2. Add more of the shape in different directions. a) if it does not overlap, discard and repeat step 1 b) if it overlaps, place it.
Rhino Modelling Exercise Introduction to the Rhino Interface
Modelling 3D surfaces
Basic transformations in Rhino
Using the Gumball for moving, rotating and scaling
Creating Curves in Rhino
Reading Responses
Kandinsky's Analytical Drawing In Kandinsky¡¯s Analytical Drawing, investigating the structural relationship between the objects has been stressed. It is important to observe the not just the appearance of the objects but also its surrounding and what impact its surrounding has on the object. The first stage is to identify a certain object in its simplest form, with only the outlines and no shadings. The pattern that I found is overlapping leaves and I start by identifying the pattern¡¯s basic structures and outlines. I would understand what the structure looks like in its most basic form. It also guides me towards the second stage. The second stage is identifying the relationships between the objects and then expresses them clearly through linear forms. The analytical drawing should not be done randomly but with logical reasoning of the relationships found. I would then identify the structure of my pattern. For example, the shadows are expressed with darker shadings while the parts with no overlaps and lighter are represented by lighter shadings. The type, colours, and thickness of lines that I use must be justified and reasoned. The third stage is to exclude the objects by focusing on their tension and the forces. After I found the tension in my pattern when in second stage, I move on to the third stage by having drawings where there is only points and lines which are the tension of my pattern. From here, I can identify the prominent part of my pattern and the forces that drive the shape of my pattern.
Tooling In Tooling, algorithms are introduced. An algorithm, in simplest term, is series of steps. By using this method, I could make my own pattern. By using algorithms, complex shapes can be broken down and simplified and this makes them easier to understand. The use of algorithms is to establish the rules that determine the shapes. A recipe is made for step by step instructions to make a certain shape. By following the simple recipe, the shapes can then be explored and expanded to other objects. For example, the shape of a storm originates from the recipe of a spiral.